1997 Honda Life vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 721 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2007 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Carens |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |